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Serialized Story Guide for Teachers, Students and Families

By Antonette Bomentre-Walter and Chris Yatchyshyn


Answers to Questions in the Guide

Chapter 3 - Who Was "Anonymous"

Recalling the Facts

1. Thomas Paine

2. England

3. Quaker (Society of Friends)

4. The were against war - against violence, beating and execution

5. Anglican

6. William Penn

7. to board a ship and sail away to sea

Comprehension Questions

1. What has Frederich heard about the anonymous author of Common Sense?

2. Because he thought he wasn't important enough for Mr. Paine to care.

3. Because they would not bow to anyone, they were against war and violence, they made their own rules of conduct and they lived their religion.

4. To the docks on the Delaware River.

5. Courage. It was something he didn't have, though he wished he did.


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